The Importance of the Oli
Published by Lauren Hadley
(Waipā from Ma ka ihu Wa’a) Aloha e nā kupuna o keia ‘āina He ‘āina nui I ka mano wai …
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Week 1 – Losing myself in a new story
Published by Sheridan Wilbur
“Lose yourself.” That’s what my best friend’s mom said to me before leaving for South Africa. I wasn’t sure what …
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My Name is Ashleigh, Not America
Published by Ashleigh Smith
This week was my first week working at the District Six Museum and it’s been great. One of the greatest …
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“No, I am not from here.”
Published by Elizabeth Nowlin
I am a half black, half white woman. My skin is tan, my hair is a dark shade of brown, …
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Blinded from Reality
Published by Srinath Soundararajan
American flags waving everywhere. Patriotic music playing from the speakers of food trucks parked on the grass. People everywhere standing, …
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Liberty and Justice for all?
Published by Gianna Miller
July 4th. A day that brings even the most unpatriotic people out to the BBQ wearing red, white, and blue. …
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One Point Five
Published by Elaine Zhong
Code-switching is the favorite activity of Miamians. As I constantly hear people switch between Spanish and English seamlessly at work, …
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The Challenge of Uncertainty
Published by Kristina Smith
How has your identity been challenged? – A question posed at Reflection Mark one of the following: Black/African American, …
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Transparent Body Suits
Published by AthinaVrosgou
Last weekend, our team split up to go on our personal trips — half went to Shanghai, while the other …
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African in South Africa
Published by Mumbi Kanyogo
1. I am aware that suffering and the resulting struggle build whole nations, historical connections, unbreakable bonds. I imagine the …
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